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Welcome from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the final day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Here is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race was expected as one of the stronger runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes before the start in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds on the US tote include:

• 4-5 Hope Road
• 3/1 Splendora
• 5-1 Richi
• 9/1 Vahva
• 11-1 Praying
• 14/1 Haulin Ice
• 16/1 Zeitlos

Additional Highlights

Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic race offers an exciting contest between the leading trio from last year’s running and two of the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for all the latest coverage and outcomes from Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.